Dr. Aminah Fayek

Professor

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Biography

Aminah Robinson Fayek is a Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta, where she also serves as the Vice-President of Research. Her academic background includes a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Melbourne in Australia, a Master's in Applied Science from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor's in Engineering from McGill University. She has supervised over 60 graduate students and published extensively, including 125 peer-reviewed journal articles and 98 conference publications. Her research focuses on applying fuzzy logic techniques in construction engineering, particularly for productivity and performance improvement. Fayek's contributions to the field have led to significant advancements in decision support systems and have been widely adopted by industry partners. She is recognized as an elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

VP Research

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Oversees research initiatives and strategies at the university.

Research Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Focuses on research in construction engineering and fuzzy logic applications.

Awards

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Fellow

2025-01-01
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Women Innovation: Research Award

2024-01-01
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Member

2020-10-01
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Fellow

2020-06-01
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Peurifoy Construction Research Award

2019-06-01
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Don Currie Award

2018-05-01
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Summit Excellence Education Award

2016-06-01
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Annual Professorship

2014-01-01
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Commendation Award

2013-01-01
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Walter Shanly Award

2011-06-01
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Ledcor Professor

2008-01-01

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management